In the reading. What to do about the Christians?, the emperor trajan and pliny the
Younger exchange legtters concerning the persercution of christians. From this exchange which of the following assumptions could NOT be made?
A.Neither party knows much about the Christian religion
B. The emperor does not want to tarnish his image
C. The emperor feels hostile Christians
D. The emperor does not want to "seek out" christians to persecute
I got c.
I would say the % is very low. I doubt if anyone goes to Bible Study every day. Some may study the bible every day.I try to read the ernite Bible through every year. I usually do it in 1 1/2 to 2 years. I have a schedule that has me read a portion 28 days a month. This allows me to catch up.Although I think it is important to read it each day, I believe it is more important to actually study rather than just read.
To determine which assumption cannot be made from the exchange between Emperor Trajan and Pliny the Younger, we need to analyze the information provided in the reading.
To begin, we should review the letters exchanged between Trajan and Pliny the Younger. Trajan was the Roman Emperor, and Pliny the Younger was a governor under his rule. Pliny was responsible for dealing with the issue of Christians in his region. In his letters, Pliny sought guidance from the emperor as to how he should handle the Christians and their persecution.
Now, let's examine the options:
A. Neither party knows much about the Christian religion: This assumption cannot be confirmed or denied based on the information given in the question. The readings might not provide ample evidence regarding their knowledge of the Christian religion.
B. The emperor does not want to tarnish his image: The letters do not explicitly indicate the emperor's concern about his image. It is possible that Trajan was more concerned about governing efficiently rather than focusing solely on his image.
C. The emperor feels hostile towards Christians: This assumption can be inferred from the exchange between the emperor and Pliny the Younger. In his response to Pliny, Trajan advised that Christians should not be sought after or pursued. This suggests a general hostility towards Christians.
D. The emperor does not want to "seek out" Christians to persecute: This assumption is explicitly stated in the exchange between the emperor and Pliny the Younger. Trajan instructs Pliny that Christians should not be actively sought out for persecution.
Upon reviewing the options, it appears that option C, "The emperor feels hostile towards Christians," is a valid assumption, while the remaining options are not explicitly supported by the information provided. Therefore, your initial answer of C is correct.